Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.
The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease.
Oral bacteria called Treponema denticola frequently gang up in communities with other pathogenic oral bacteria to produce destructive dental plaque.
This plaque, made up of bacteria, saliva and food debris, is a major cause of bleeding gums and gum disease which can lead to periodontitis and loss of teeth.
It is this interaction between different oral pathogens that is thought to be crucial to the development of periodontal disease.
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Autophagy is a process by which a cell responds to starvation and other stresses by degrading damaged or unneeded parts of itself to produce energy. It is sometimes called the cell’s housekeeping pathway.
“Exercise is known to have many health benefits but the mechanisms have been unclear. Autophagy is also known to have several health benefits, and these benefits correspond closely to the effects of exercise. We hypothesized that some of the health benefits of exercise might be explained through autophagy,” said senior author Dr. Beth Levine, professor of internal medicine and microbiology who leads the Center for Autophagy Research at UT Southwestern.
Dr. Levin
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The defending Arnold Sports / Ms. Figure International Champ, Nicole Wilkins gives us an update on her contest prep and answers your questions. Nicole talks stretch marks, politics, cardio and more.
Wow! What a week! I feel like my training has kicked up a notch this as my entire body is sore and my appetite is through the roof! 7 weeks out from the Arnold and things are going smooth my metabolism has kicked up and I’m feeling strong. Today was a higher calorie day and tomorrow I have a massage scheduled, so the week will be off to a great start. I also picked out my color suit for the show – it’s a color I have never worn before. I can
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Aside from selecting the best electric cigarette starter kit to use, it is also necessary to make sure that the online retailer or supplier you are getting the starter kit from is reliable. You can enjoy using the electronic cigarette over an extended period of time without having to worry about getting refill cartridges or making warranty claims in the future when the supplier is reputable. There are a number of aspects to consider when choosing an online e-cig supplier.
First of all, make sure the supplier maintains a good reputation; you can do this easily by searching for reviews and user testimonials. Read more…